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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.75, 1,164.42 and 494.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.75, 1,164.42 and 494.37 is: 682.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.75 : 1,164.42 = 494.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.75/1,164.42 = 494.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.75x = 1,164.42 × 494.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.75x = 575,654.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,654.32/843.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.26

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